A Houston Astros fan runs for the stadium in a downpour before the Astros season opener against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston.

A Houston Astros fan runs for the stadium in a downpour before the Astros season opener against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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From left to right Alain Ducante, Patti Glinski, Becky Smith and Bill Alllen, run down North MacGregor in Houston, Texas. Alain Ducante ran the entire 200 miles of the Texas Independence Relays starting in Gonzales, Texas at 3 am and finished at the San Jacinto Monument. less

From left to right Alain Ducante, Patti Glinski, Becky Smith and Bill Alllen, run down North MacGregor in Houston, Texas. Alain Ducante ran the entire 200 miles of the Texas Independence Relays starting in ... more

Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle

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Bethany Kwok bundles up as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. Kwok said that is was the more the wind that was making the weather really cold.

Bethany Kwok bundles up as she walks along Walker Street, Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Houston. Kwok said that is was the more the wind that was making the weather really cold.

Photo: Cody Duty, .

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A few boaters splash each other as they paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

A few boaters splash each other as they paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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People paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

People paddle along during the Buffalo Bayou Regatta Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Houston. At least 500 boats are participating in the 15 mile race.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Hannah Kinder, 7, left, Whitney Bogardus, Anne Tulek and her daughter, Elysa, 13, right, brace against the cooler weather at a Little League game Sunday.

Hannah Kinder, 7, left, Whitney Bogardus, Anne Tulek and her daughter, Elysa, 13, right, brace against the cooler weather at a Little League game Sunday.

Photo: Melissa Phillip

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Volunteers at a water stop exchanged high-fives with walkers along Allen Parkway.

Volunteers at a water stop exchanged high-fives with walkers along Allen Parkway.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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Krista Thrasher holds a poster honoring her sister Rhonda Martin during the walk. Martin died from AIDS in 1997, and Thrasher has participated in the walk every year since to honor her memory. "She was such a trooper, she was always positive," Thrasher said. less

Krista Thrasher holds a poster honoring her sister Rhonda Martin during the walk. Martin died from AIDS in 1997, and Thrasher has participated in the walk every year since to honor her memory. "She was such a ... more

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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A pair of dogs join walkers along Allen Parkway.

A pair of dogs join walkers along Allen Parkway.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle

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(Left to right) Lisa Overby, Carla Reid and Kassie Leincester check text messages before the running of The Woodlands Marathon, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in The Woodlands.(Photo: Eric Christian Smith: For the Houston Chronicle) less

(Left to right) Lisa Overby, Carla Reid and Kassie Leincester check text messages before the running of The Woodlands Marathon, Saturday, March 2, 2013 in The Woodlands.(Photo: Eric Christian Smith: For the ... more

Photo: Eric Christian Smith, For The Chronicle

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Participants in the revived My Fit Foods The Woodlands Marathon (last held in 1993), March 3, 2012 in The Woodlands, TX.

Participants in the revived My Fit Foods The Woodlands Marathon (last held in 1993), March 3, 2012 in The Woodlands, TX.

Photo: Eric Kayne

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Bill Kopitzke raises his kite towards the sky in hopes a gust of wind will launch into the air at Hermann Memorial Park on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Houston. Winds will decrease today, and sunny pleasant weather expected tomorrow. less

Bill Kopitzke raises his kite towards the sky in hopes a gust of wind will launch into the air at Hermann Memorial Park on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in Houston. Winds will decrease today, and sunny pleasant ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Sasha Amelang, 10 of Houston and her brother Zachary Amelang, 7, holds onto their hats against the wind as they arrive for the rodeo grand entry during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at Reliant Stadium Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in Houston. less

Sasha Amelang, 10 of Houston and her brother Zachary Amelang, 7, holds onto their hats against the wind as they arrive for the rodeo grand entry during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at Reliant Stadium ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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An early morning runner makes his way along Allen Parkway into Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Houston.

An early morning runner makes his way along Allen Parkway into Downtown on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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The scene outside the Houston Galleria on Sunday. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)

The scene outside the Houston Galleria on Sunday. (Brett Coomer/Chronicle)

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Jose Diaz, Jr., plays in the wind with a large plastic bag at Queenston Park Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Houston.

Jose Diaz, Jr., plays in the wind with a large plastic bag at Queenston Park Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Surfers decide where they'll paddle into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfers decide where they'll paddle into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Surfer websites alert surfers about bigger than usual swells due to high winds and stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfer websites alert surfers about bigger than usual swells due to high winds and stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Surfers paddle back into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy the swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Surfers paddle back into Gulf of Mexico to enjoy the swells caused by the wind and current stormy weather on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Alfides Arana, 58, of Galveston, is fishing in the West Bay as a light rain moves into the area on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Alfides Arana, 58, of Galveston, is fishing in the West Bay as a light rain moves into the area on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Charro, the 12 year-old Green Iguana, soaks in the sunshine for the first time in days at Herman Park on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Charro lives in the Houston Museum of Natural Science Butterfly Exhibit. It needs to be at least 70 degrees in order for volunteers to take him out of exhibit to warm up the cold blooded iguana. less

Charro, the 12 year-old Green Iguana, soaks in the sunshine for the first time in days at Herman Park on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Charro lives in the Houston Museum of Natural Science Butterfly ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Ada Topacio, left, and Jacob Hitchen take advantage of the spring-like temperature to throw the football around at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Ada Topacio, left, and Jacob Hitchen take advantage of the spring-like temperature to throw the football around at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Lina Monroe takes advantage of the spring-like temperature to play on the swings with her granddaughter Landranice Sharp at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Lina Monroe takes advantage of the spring-like temperature to play on the swings with her granddaughter Landranice Sharp at Eleanor Tinsley Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Wade Pierre gestures as he makes his girlfriend, Sally Perez laugh during her lunch break at Stude Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Perez said they came to the park because of the weather. "It's so beautiful," she said. less

Wade Pierre gestures as he makes his girlfriend, Sally Perez laugh during her lunch break at Stude Park Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Houston. Perez said they came to the park because of the weather. "It's so ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Matt Gentry's dog Luna, 3, jumps after a treed squirrel as fog encapsulates the morning Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston. Gentry said Luna is a vizsla, a Hungarian breed, who loves chasing squirrels.

Matt Gentry's dog Luna, 3, jumps after a treed squirrel as fog encapsulates the morning Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston. Gentry said Luna is a vizsla, a Hungarian breed, who loves chasing squirrels.

Photo: Eric Kayne, For The Chronicle

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A golfer drives into the fog at the Memorial Park Golf Course Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston.

A golfer drives into the fog at the Memorial Park Golf Course Jan. 20, 2013 in Houston.

Photo: Eric Kayne, For The Chronicle

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Rudy Villasana, left, takes advantage of the mild temperatures Wednesday to play music at Menil Park with his cousin Jessica Villasana Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures in the Houston area topped the low 50s, with the forecast calling for low-to-mid 60s this weekend. less

Rudy Villasana, left, takes advantage of the mild temperatures Wednesday to play music at Menil Park with his cousin Jessica Villasana Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures in the Houston area ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Mike Howard braves the cold weather to watch his son Chris' soccer game at Klein Memorial.

Mike Howard braves the cold weather to watch his son Chris' soccer game at Klein Memorial.

Volunteer, Ethan Haller of Kingwood, carries a box of organic kale into the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for the weekly Rawfully Organic co-op pickup Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston.
There are about 7500 members in the food co-op and about 500 weekly participants. The fruit and vegetables that are provided are all organic and locally grown when possible.
For more information visit www.rawfullyorganic.com. less

Volunteer, Ethan Haller of Kingwood, carries a box of organic kale into the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for the weekly Rawfully Organic co-op pickup Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston.
There are about ... more

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Roger Wood holds on to 'Teddy' who won the Mr. Congeniality award during the costume contest before the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade along the Seawall on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Roger Wood holds on to 'Teddy' who won the Mr. Congeniality award during the costume contest before the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade along the Seawall on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Galveston.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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James Adams, left, and Diana Tyrrell stand around a fire built in a barbecue grill trying to stay warm at Peggy Park Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures hovered near 40 degrees on Tuesday, with an expected low of 35 during the night. less

James Adams, left, and Diana Tyrrell stand around a fire built in a barbecue grill trying to stay warm at Peggy Park Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, in Houston. Temperatures hovered near 40 degrees on Tuesday, with an ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A school bus is seen reflected in standing water left from the rain, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston.

A school bus is seen reflected in standing water left from the rain, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston.

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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School Crossing Guard Dorothy Dames is reflected in a puddle as she stands along Bayland Street near Houston Avenue, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. James said that the standing water usually stays about a week after the rain. less

School Crossing Guard Dorothy Dames is reflected in a puddle as she stands along Bayland Street near Houston Avenue, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, in Houston. James said that the standing water usually stays about a ... more

Photo: Cody Duty, Houston Chronicle

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Danielle Harris, 3, looks up at her umbrella as she walks along Kingston Street, with her mom, Betty Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Houston. "I can't believe it's been raining this much," Betty said.

Danielle Harris, 3, looks up at her umbrella as she walks along Kingston Street, with her mom, Betty Harris, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Houston. "I can't believe it's been raining this much," Betty said.